Why Do Smart Door Locks Consume Power so Quickly? The Secret to Making Long Battery Life Easy

Smart door locks are favored by many consumers because of their convenience, efficiency, and safety.

However, people often report that the battery of smart door locks runs out of power after a short period of use. The sudden loss of power may also cause the homeowner to be locked out of the door unexpectedly. What is going on?

—How smart door locks work.

Smart door locks usually use lithium batteries as power sources to drive internal motors, electronic deadbolts, and fingerprint recognition modules. The fully automatic lock has a built-in motor, which drives the lock tongue. The power for opening and closing the lock is provided by the motor, which consumes more power. Generally, lithium batteries are used for power supply.

—The reason why smart door locks consume power quickly.

1.Lithium battery problem.

Smart door locks consume more power, and the battery life you choose is relatively poor, which is not enough to support the use of the door lock for a long time.

2.Equipment damage or failure.

Damage or malfunction of the smart door lock may accelerate battery consumption. For example, the sliding cover and the circuit board do not cooperate well, the password screen is always on, the motor fails, or the electronic peephole cannot close automatically, etc.

3.Impact of environmental factors.

Factors such as temperature may also affect how quickly the battery drains. High or low temperatures in different seasons may cause battery performance to decrease, thereby accelerating power consumption. Some relatively humid environments may also cause moisture in the battery to leak.

—How to extend the battery life of smart door locks

1.Choose high-quality lithium batteries.

Purchase batteries of reliable quality to ensure battery capacity and service life. We recommend BlinksPower lithium battery, which is the No. 1 battery on the market with the highest capacity of 3500mAH, provides overwhelming power, has strong endurance, and can still be used normally under extreme temperatures to prevent leakage.

2.Avoid turning on specific functions for a long time.

Some smart door locks have always-on displays or other features that continuously consume power. If not needed, it is recommended to turn off these features to save power.

3.Regular maintenance.

Regularly clean and maintain smart door locks to ensure that their internal mechanical and electronic components are in optimal condition and improve battery usage efficiency.